nybuckboy 445 Report post Posted April 16 I'm planning on building a log bridge across my creek. I've selected the shortest span and it's about 18" right now and could get another ft higher certain times of the year. My plans are to fell four pine trees each about 20 ft long. Place 2 side by side and seperate them enough to be able place boards across all three to support a Kawasaki Mule. After the boards are place across the 4 logs I plan to then run boards length wise for a path for each wheel span. Thoughts and other design ideas? 2 A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bowshotmuzzleloader 749 Report post Posted April 16 Sounds like a good plan ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Culvercreek hunt club 6275 Report post Posted April 16 (edited) 10 hours ago, nybuckboy said: I'm planning on building a log bridge across my creek. I've selected the shortest span and it's about 18" right now and could get another ft higher certain times of the year. My plans are to fell four pine trees each about 20 ft long. Place 2 side by side and seperate them enough to be able place boards across all three to support a Kawasaki Mule. After the boards are place across the 4 logs I plan to then run boards length wise for a path for each wheel span. Thoughts and other design ideas? The most important information about this build isn't supplied. What diameter tree are you using at the smallest end? Also. When you say "pine" do you know the exact species? Edited April 16 by Culvercreek hunt club 1 "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin "The trouble with Socialism is, sooner or later you run out of other people's money." - Margaret Thatcher "When you subsidize poverty and failure, you get more of both.." - James Dale Davidson, National Taxpayers Union Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nybuckboy 445 Report post Posted April 16 I do not know the species. I have not actually measured the sizes yet. Initial lay and design. I also have other species I could use locust trees as I have some of them too. A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 3649 Report post Posted April 16 Use locust or larch only for your runners and peel the bark off them. Both are very rot resistant. If you use other " pine" your doing a lot of work that will be gone in 1 or 2 years 4 I've hunted almost everyday of my life.. the rest have been wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helmut in the bush 655 Report post Posted April 16 I've seen people use flatbed semi trailers to cross creeks, worked good, you'll need more than a mule to do it even if you can get one back to the location Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moho81 1096 Report post Posted April 16 Not sure on what the cost would be but I’ve also seen telephone poles used in place of the logs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Culvercreek hunt club 6275 Report post Posted April 16 33 minutes ago, nybuckboy said: I do not know the species. I have not actually measured the sizes yet. Initial lay and design. I also have other species I could use locust trees as I have some of them too. Species is important. Could make the difference between rotting out in 4 years or 20 years. Locust is TOP NOTCH if they are big enough. There is a reason they were used so much for fence posts. Oak is another very good one, but like Gman said. peel the bark. Makes a big difference. I put a bridge in at camp and I put a log in the ground on either side of the creek for the log bridge to sit on and not be in direct contact with the ground. (if that makes sense). Might be a good use of a pressure treated 6x6. 1 "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin "The trouble with Socialism is, sooner or later you run out of other people's money." - Margaret Thatcher "When you subsidize poverty and failure, you get more of both.." - James Dale Davidson, National Taxpayers Union Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
52 farmer 222 Report post Posted April 16 I built a bridge last year for my compact tractor.I used telephone poles cut to length, drilled 2 holes in each end and drove 4 ft rebar thru,placed them about 16" apart, then screwed 2"x10"x12' pressure treated boards to the poles.Works excellent for me, probably overkill for your application. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TACC 263 Report post Posted April 16 Pictures when finished, looking to do the same thingSent from my SM-G900T3 using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hunter49 438 Report post Posted April 16 We had utility poles for 25 yrs with no problem. until they got washed out last fall. Poles are still good but too short now so we have to rebuild & come up with something better/longer. We put a new deck on last summer & now 90% of that washed away in the high waters, dam! FYI Poles will work & last. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
G-Man 3649 Report post Posted April 16 (edited) Other options..cargo container ( covered bridge with lockable door) trailer body see cargo container. Cable suspension ( I built one of these was to far a span to cross my creek no other way was 62 ft long) If you built as Culver said a section of telephone pole or pt.wood for your logs to lay on spaced out less than 2 ft On center with decking added of 2x4 or 6 or what everwidth you want will hold your ATV no problem. Just make sure your logs are of a rot resistant species and bark pealed. Of also build it a ft higher than you think.. water can get pretty high or beaver can move in and make it higher than you thought it would get Edited April 16 by G-Man 1 I've hunted almost everyday of my life.. the rest have been wasted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moog5050 9476 Report post Posted April 16 18"? Just use some pressure treated 2x12s. Heck, you can flip it up when not in use to avoid rot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bionic 2427 Report post Posted April 16 12 minutes ago, moog5050 said: 18"? Just use some pressure treated 2x12s. Heck, you can flip it up when not in use to avoid rot. Think he means the water depth is 18" at the moment, and it could get approximately a foot or so deeper, due to storms. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moog5050 9476 Report post Posted April 16 3 minutes ago, Bionic said: Think he means the water depth is 18" at the moment, and it could get approximately a foot or so deeper, due to storms. Ahhhh - thought he meant span was 18". lol Please disregard my comments! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bionic 2427 Report post Posted April 16 2 minutes ago, moog5050 said: Ahhhh - thought he meant span was 18". lol Please disregard my comments! I might be wrong, I had to reread that part of the initial post myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moog5050 9476 Report post Posted April 16 2 minutes ago, Bionic said: I might be wrong, I had to reread that part of the initial post myself. If it was really only 18" span, I would avoid the bridge and take a big step. haha I am sure you are correct. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bionic 2427 Report post Posted April 16 2 minutes ago, moog5050 said: If it was really only 18" span, I would avoid the bridge and take a big step. haha I am sure you are correct. I was thinking heavy on the skinny pedal, and build a jump for the mule, kiddyup. Haha Sorry. Carry on.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crappyice 2479 Report post Posted April 16 Ahhhh - thought he meant span was 18". lol Please disregard my comments!Are we disregarding ALL COMMENTS or just those related to this post? Too funny Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moog5050 9476 Report post Posted April 16 42 minutes ago, crappyice said: Are we disregarding ALL COMMENTS or just those related to this post? Too funny Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Might as well disregard every comment I ever made. In my defense, I have been suffering from the flu for 5 days or so. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grampy 9908 Report post Posted April 16 Have you considered a four foot culvert pipe cut to six feet in length? Then just fill in the sides and top, with rock and soil. Ready made bridge that has worked for us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeremy K 4485 Report post Posted April 16 My buddy has a bridge over his creek . Occasionally it floods so bad that the water washes away the railroad ties that are sitting on top . Something to think about if the water should ever reach a depth that would dislodge the pine since the top boards are attached to them . His railroad ties usually get stuck in the bank withing 50 feet of the bridge and just get pulled back with ropes . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
